TSH 101
Where Every Story Begins
A Youth Wellbeing Initiative Supporting 101 Young Nigerians
Millions of young Nigerians are navigating real pressure: financial stress, family expectations, emotional pain, with nowhere safe to process it.
TSH 101 is the first step toward changing that. One structured program. 101 young people. Four weeks of guided storytelling, peer connection, and community support that reminds every participant they are not alone in what they are carrying.
And the beginning of something much bigger.
A Structured Step
Forward
In 2026, Twayne Safe Haven is launching TSH 101, our first structured and fully documented youth wellbeing cohort designed to support 101 young Nigerians through guided community engagement, storytelling, and peer connection.
For over a decade, Twayne Safe Haven has provided a safe space where young people can share their experiences, feel seen, and build meaningful connections. TSH 101 represents an important step forward, moving from informal community support to a structured, scalable program model with measurable outcomes.
What TSH 101
Includes
Participants will engage in a combination of online and physical activities, including:
Lagos will serve as the primary in-person hub, with participants also joining from multiple states across Nigeria.
Who Will
Participate
4 Weeks of
Guided Growth
TSH 101 runs as a 4-week cohort experience combining online engagement and local connection activities.
Online Connection & Growth
Guided wellbeing sessions, peer support circles, storytelling and self-reflection activities, small group discussions, and relationship and trust building.
Community Connection & Reflection
Optional local hangouts, Lagos anchor in-person gathering (40–60 participants), reflection and celebration activities, and program closing conversations.
Recruitment & Onboarding
Participant selection, orientation, and program preparation.
Program Delivery
Four weeks of guided sessions, community activities, and participant engagement.
Documentation & Reflection
Capturing stories, insights, and key learning moments from participants.
Outputs & Reporting
Preparing outputs, organizing materials, and completing pilot reporting.
Each guided session lasts approximately 90 minutes and typically includes:
- Welcome and emotional check-in
- Facilitated discussion on a wellbeing topic
- Small group reflection or storytelling exercise
- Practical tools or self-reflection prompts
- Closing reflections and peer connection
Example topics include self-confidence, identity, navigating stress, relationships, emotional awareness, and personal growth.
Support &
Moderation
Sessions will be facilitated by 2 lead facilitators supported by 4–6 trained peer moderators.
Facilitation Team
- Community facilitators from Twayne Safe Haven
- Guest contributors with experience in youth development and wellbeing
- Peer moderators supporting small group discussions
Moderator Orientation Covers
- Group facilitation skills
- Active listening
- Confidentiality boundaries
- Responding to distress
- Escalation and referral procedures
Facilitators and moderators will receive ongoing support throughout the program.
Safety &
Referral Approach
TSH 101 provides non-clinical peer support, not therapy or medical treatment.
Participants will be informed about confidentiality expectations and limits, including situations where safety concerns require escalation.
If a participant expresses serious distress, risk of harm, or requests professional help, facilitators will guide them toward appropriate support resources such as local mental health professionals, trusted community services, or available helplines.
Emergency situations will be referred to appropriate local services.
A key goal of TSH 101 is to document participant experiences through video testimonials, participant reflections, photos and short stories, and session highlights. This documentation will capture authentic impact, improve future programs, and build a repeatable model for expansion.
What We Aim
to Achieve
Supported by
Third & Ten Consulting
TSH 101 is supported by Third & Ten Consulting, a strategic consulting firm committed to empowering organizations and communities to reach their full potential.
How to Get Involved
or Join the Cohort
We welcome young people, community members, and organizations who would like to learn more, apply to participate, or collaborate with TSH 101.
A Twayne Safe Haven Project · Open to team members and the public